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A thunderous clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors shook the Chase Center. Both sides put on an action-packed evening of basketball. At the end of it all, Anthony Davis, the generational forward wrote the tale of a Lakers win on the road. However, the Warriors had their chance to get back in the proceedings. Jordan Poole had a shot to tie the game with 10 seconds remaining. But his shot selection irked many, including Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley.

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The Inside the NBA crew was deeply disturbed by the 23-year-old’s wild attempt and they made sure he heard about it.

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Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley rip into Poole

The Warriors staged a ferocious comeback. A 14-0 run got them within a shot’s distance to tie the game. The Lakers double-teaming Stephen Curry meant someone else had to take the three. Who better than Poole who had gone 6 for 10 before his last attempt? Draymond Green found him with ample space.

Shockingly, Poole didn’t utilize the time. Instead, he pulled from nearly three-quarters of the half. The shot wasn’t close, and the reigning champions lost their Chase Center prowess.

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After the game, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley reacted to the highlights. Their reactions spoke for what they thought about the shot.

“I don’t like that shot at all,” said Barkley as others soon followed.

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The contest itself was dramatic. It had a flair all the way and left fans asking questions till the last second. The undisputed star of the night had to be Anthony Davis. He showed a sense of authority from the opening tip. The eight-time All-Star brought the block party to the Chase Center swatting away 4 shots. Apart from offsetting the Warriors offense, he imposed himself in the game with dominance, finishing with 30 points and 23 rebounds.

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Dennis Schroder scored 19 off the bench while LeBron James added 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.

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The Splash Brothers lived up to their reputation as lethal three-point hitters. Both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson hit six each and combined to score 52 points on the night. After a horrid series against the Kings, Poole was stellar tonight scoring 21 points to go with 6 assists.

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The Lake Show kept their impressive stretch since February alive. The 2020 champions have really figured out how to win with the new group. The Warriors have the core talent and the role players as well. However, this series might come down to the question – Can the Warriors stop AD?

Who is your pick for the Lakers-Warriors series? Let us know in the comments below!

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